SSC CHSL Preparation
SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination. 10+2 level recruitment to posts such as Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator.
- Previous year papers
- 2
- 2024–2024
- Mock tests
- 1
- Practice questions
- 220
- Stages
- 1
- Tier 1
About SSC CHSL
The Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level examination recruits candidates to posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in central government offices.
Tier 1 is a computer-based objective test covering reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English and general awareness. Tier 2 includes further objective modules along with a skill or typing test.
SSC CHSL exam pattern
Pattern used for online practice on SSC Rank. Confirm the current pattern in the official notification.
Tier 1
100 objective questions carrying 200 marks in 60 minutes, with a penalty of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total (60 minutes) | 100 | 200 |
SSC CHSL eligibility
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. The usual age limit is 18 to 27 years. Exact vacancies, age limits and relaxations change with every cycle — always confirm them in the official notification on ssc.gov.in.
SSC CHSL syllabus
Reasoning: analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, ranking, syllogism, Venn diagrams and non-verbal reasoning.
Quantitative Aptitude: number system, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time-speed-distance, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and data interpretation.
English: vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms), spotting errors, fill in the blanks, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech, cloze test and reading comprehension.
General Awareness: history, geography, polity, economy, general science, static GK and current affairs.
SSC CHSL previous year papers
2 papers available for 2024.
SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 2 July, Shift 1
SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 1 July, Shift 1
SSC CHSL mock tests
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Full Mock Test 1
A full-length test on the CHSL Tier 1 pattern: 100 questions in 60 minutes.
Subjects and important topics
Practise topic-wise questions with answers and explanations.
SSC CHSL FAQs
What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 has 100 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. Each question carries 2 marks, and 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. The sections are General Intelligence and Reasoning (25), General Awareness (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25) and English Language (25).
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes. In Tier 1, 0.5 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, while unattempted questions are not penalised. Online practice on SSC Rank applies the same deduction.
Which SSC CHSL previous year papers are available here?
There are 2 papers from 2024. Each paper can be attempted online with a timer, and papers with a PDF can be previewed or downloaded.
Who is eligible for SSC CHSL?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. The usual age limit is 18 to 27 years. Exact vacancies, age limits and relaxations change with every cycle — always confirm them in the official notification on ssc.gov.in.